BBQ Gluten Strips Recipe

Name: BBQ Gluten Strips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vital wheat gluten; 2 teaspoons spanish smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¾ cup water; 2 tablespoons peanut butter or 2 tablespoons other nut butter; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce

Servings: persons

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Start the coals in the grill.
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Lightly spray an 8x8 square pan with oil.
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Mix the first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl.
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Mix the water with the nut butter, Liquid Smoke, and soy sauce and add it to the dry ingredients.
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Stir to mix well and then knead lightly in the bowl for a couple of minutes.
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Put the dough into the baking dish and flatten it so that it evenly fills the pan.
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I found this to be a bit challenging the first time as the gluten is quite elastic and does not want to settle down.
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Be patient and keep trying.
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It will lay flat after a few minutes of trying.
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Mend any holes in the gluten by pressing it back to shape.
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Take a sharp knife and cut it into 8 strips; then turn the pan and cut those strips in half to form 16 pieces.
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This is also hard to do, just do the best you can as you will have the opportunity to re-cut later.
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Put it in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, uncovered.
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Remove it from the oven and carefully re-cut each strip, going over each cut to make sure that the strips will pull apart easily later.
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Generously brush the top with barbecue sauce.
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Take it to the grill and invert the whole baking dish onto the grill (or use a large spatula to lift the strips out, placing it sauce-side down on the grill).
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Brush the top of the strips with more sauce.
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Watch it closely to make sure that it doesn't burn.
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When it's sufficiently brown on one side, turn over and cook the other side, adding more sauce, if necessary.
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When done, remove to a platter and cut or pull apart the individual strips to serve.
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Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vital wheat gluten, 2 teaspoons spanish smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 2 teaspoons onion powder, and more.

Yes, BBQ Gluten Strips falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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BBQ Gluten Strips

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